Craftsman 917.273240 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualJCRIIFTSMIIN°JLAWN TRACTOR25.0 HP, 48" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.273240[_ This product has a low e

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor ey

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift leverdetermines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and

Transmission EngagedTransmission DisengagedNOTE: To protect hood from damage whentransporting your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is clo

7. When engine starts, slowly push chokecontrol in until the engine begins to runsmoothly. Continue to push the chokecontrol in small steps allowing t

FILL IN DATES _._ _0/_ ,XO' ,_C_ _'_ ,_._ _-£_AS YOU COMPLETE _9._ _,4._ e.4,_ _,4,_ e.4_ _,._ _e-_ DATESREGU LAR SERVICE /___ICECheck Opera

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of el

ENGINEOIL FILTERReplacethe engine oil filter everyseasonor everyotheroil changeif the tractorisused morethan 100 hours in one year.AIR FILTERYour engi

WARNING:TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place attachment

Warranty ... 2 Maintenance ... 15Safety Rules ...

9. Position front plate assembly betweenfront mower brackets. Raise deck andplate assembly to align holes andinsert flanged pins. Secure pins withdoub

To obtain the best cutting results, themower blades should be adjusted so thefront tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lowerthan the rear tip

Belt Tension Rod(DisengagedPosition) _,,,_;//B.H.MandrelCoverElectricPulleyIdlerPulleysSpring ArmR.H.SuspensionArmPrimaryIdler Arm__ R.H.MandrelTO REP

SecondaryIdler Arm IdlerPulleyL.H.MandrelringSecondaryArmMandrelMower Blade(Secondary)Drive BeltR.H.MandrelTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is eq

5. Removebeltdownwardfrom enginepulleyand aroundelectricclutch.6. Pull beltslacktoward rearof tractor.Carefullyremovebeltupwardsfromtransmissioninput

Weak or Dead Fully ChargedBattery BatteryREPLACING BATTERY,_WARNING: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary, check adjustment as described be-low b

Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor stor-age at the end of the seasonor if the trac-_will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never store the tract

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMLOSS of power(continued)ExcessivevibrationEngine

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONiPoor grass 1.idischarge2.3.4.5

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240SCHEMATIC lilili BATTERYREDAMMETER(OPTIONAL) W,ITERED//IGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF M+G+A1 N

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240ELECTRICAL/ /II42IIIL79402625I16\iI29\\\\\!/Ii i/I/\iIIII\32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES217J42166_43chassis-LTX-s It76O74209,\\\ 58\166219t_ . 23158/64/142209\39_16620821534

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw, 3/8-16x3/49 1725

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240GROUND DRIVE3252 25316677151"239 2._129'_26 26 h77 3222drive-hydro.stlt 3136

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 - - - Transaxle, HydroGear, Model 78Number 33

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240STEERING ASSEMBLY/ / /... 1. + _ i_188__ +--steering+.pMt452934O/1013344067 67/38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240STEERINGASSEMBLYKEYNO.1234566101112131517293234363738404142434665676871726267689193PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1847061698401

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could over

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240ENGINE213173231 - 3317i116I29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterJengine_ko,twinJ 54O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 175439X505 Control, Throttle2 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3143 - - - Engine

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240SEAT ASSEMBLY17 12seatjt.knob21118521_JIKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1751342 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 12

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240DECALS1116 9 13 3 21 21 4 9 11 1020615KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1749692 1380473 1863294 1863305 1809786 1460467 1859808 1784

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240LIFT ASSEMBLY3840iI I iiI3265514917lift-rh.l piecej 444

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 179504 Plunger Assembly2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 178981 Pin, Groove4

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240MOWER DECK46132 951161122133"_ 130114332118mower deck.48prem stir I46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.KEY PARTDESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION13568111803581380174939M17802417436517392118005413

4_(3O13016"-19.!241086-Sealant (Joint d' etancheite)57-20W50 Oil - 78,80Z (OZ de 78.820 d' Huile)127 - Seal and O-ring Kit (Phoque 0 So

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 336-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Main

• Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730TYPE NUMBER 0018CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND RREATHERT_32 33313O17L ]r_ U28_34ii71ti] _

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730 TYPE NUMBER 0018HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION N

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730TYPE NUMBER 0018IGNITIONJELECTRICALJr-!=BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ///\52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730TYPE NUMBER 0018IGNITION/ELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730TYPE NUMBER 0018STARTING SYSTEMJENGINECONTROLSJ4/23_ 27OiL PAN / LUBRICATION11f&apo

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730TYPE NUMBER 0018STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730TYPE NUMBER 0018CRANKSHAFT1EXHAUSTFUEL SYSTEM997 811\0t9101314/5615

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273240KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV730TYPE NUMBER 0018CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-014-42-S Crankshaft (incl

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1_0_ ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up anddown the face of slopes, never

_WARNING: This tractor is equippedwith an internal combustion engine andshould not be used on or near any unim-proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette beforeyou begin.When right or left hand is mentioned inthis manual, it m

6. Start the engine. After engine hasstarted, move throttle control to idleposition.7. Release parking brake.8. Slowly depress forward drive pedal and

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I'.,IREVERSE NEUTR